School Principal directs and oversees education and teaching programs for an assigned school. Responsibilities include developing the curriculum, staffing departments, reviewing faculty performance, and creating an atmosphere conducive to scholarly pursuits. Being a School Principal ensures all school activities are within budgetary guidelines. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, School Principal typically reports to a superintendent. May require a master's degree. The School Principal typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a School Principal typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
BASIC FUNCTIONS
It is the duty and the responsibility of the Glasgow Elementary School Principal to guide and direct the total operation of the school in all areas, including business management, leadership and direction of the instructional program, and supervise and evaluate the teachers and other staff members (certified and classified). The above is to be done within the framework of the Glasgow Public School District policy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
207 day contract, terms and salary to be negotiated with the board.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent, in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer, calculator, copier, fax, telephone/voice mail.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The employee frequently will work irregular or extended hours while performing the duties of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments.
MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are infrequently available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.
The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.